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How One Athlete Gained $40K Without Lifting a Finger
When currency moves work for you!
Chris Broadfoot
July 03, 2025
Welcome to This Week’s Playbook
Each week, I break down the smartest currency moves happening in global sport, and show you how athletes, agents, and high-net-worth clients are protecting, and growing their income across borders.
This week, we’re looking at a real-world example that shows just how much money is at stake when currency moves... and what to do about it.
🏆 The Big Play:
A 10% FX Move = $40K in Extra Value
What happens when the exchange rate moves in your favour after you’ve signed a deal?
One athlete signed a $400K USD contract back in January. Since then, the Japanese yen has dropped over 10% — meaning that transfer is now worth over $40,000 more in home currency, the USD.
He didn’t have to lift a finger, just move at the right time.
📈 Whether you're earning in Japan, Europe, or the US — currency moves matter. A few cents can change your year.
📊 Market Moves This Week
USD/JPY — At its lowest since September 2024
AUD/USD — Broke 0.6500, and a 3-month range, strongest since November
GBP/USD — Holding strong above 1.36
💡 What it means for you:
Rates are volatile — and opportunities are everywhere for those who plan ahead.
💼 Playbook Tip:
Why Smart Athletes Use Forward Contracts
A forward contract lets you lock in a rate today for a transfer that happens in 3, 6, or even 12 months.
Perfect for:
Prize money
Contracts
Property purchases
Endorsement deals
Avoid the stress of watching charts. Lock it in, focus on your game.
🎥 This Week’s Breakdown (Watch Now)
New video just dropped on The Currency Playbook YouTube channel:
$14K Gone Overnight? How Currency Crashes Affect Pro Athletes
🎯 What’s inside:
Chart breakdowns
USD strategy
Real numbers, simple tactics
Final Word
You’ve trained too hard to lose money to the markets.
Whether you're chasing your dream overseas, managing deals for athletes, or moving large transfers — a strategy is everything.
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